Gunnedah knows what's coming their way as they look to win through to their first second grade grand final since the last time they tasted premiership glory.
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The Red Devils tackle Moree at Narrabri on Saturday for the right to play Pirates for the silverware at Walcha next week.
Captain Lincoln Stewart was up at Walcha last weekend and watched the Bulls narrowly go down to Pirates.
"There were no surprises really. They've got a pretty big forward pack and some pretty quick backs," he said.
The two sides have shared the honours so far. The Red Devils got the points 21-12 in their first meeting but the Bulls returned the favour 55-7 in the second round.
Stewart said they aren't though taking anything out of what has transpired in the past.
"It's completely different once it comes to finals," he said.
"We are a different team to what we were a month ago, and so will they be."
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He said everyone is excited for the opportunity ahead of them. The Red Devils haven't played in the decider since their 2012 triumph, when they incidentally beat Walcha at Walcha.
"I don't think anyone will leave anything in the tank on Saturday," he said.
They got out of jail in their minor semi-final against Barraba/Gwydir, a late converted try securing them the win, and know they need to improve a lot.
While Stewart said it "was good to get the win and to actually play out the entire game", something they have had issues with during the season, they were generally "very average".
The ruck has been a big focus.
"We were too slow and probably a bit complacent going into the game because it was Barraba and they only just jumped into the four at the end," Stewart said.
They let them make too many easy metres.
"We weren't quick enough getting there (the ruck) and were letting them get front foot ball," he said.
He also spoke about bringing more intensity. They do have plenty of subs so will "probably look to come out firing harder and faster".
Matt Hannay and Nick Lyons both come back in after being pulled up to first grade two weeks ago.
They are handy inclusions. Hannay particularly brings a lot of experience.
Stewart identified Bulls captain and five-eighth Sam Copeman as one of danger players.
"From what I saw on the weekend he controlled the game from five-eighth," he said.
"Their fullback Kyle O'Connor looks pretty handy.
"And their loose forwards. Shutting them down at the ruck will be the main focus."
He said it would be great to make it through to the decider especially with the women's sevens side already there.
